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Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.
South African govt ‘very supportive, great to work with’, Glencore highlights
Updated 2 hours 31 minutes ago By: Martin Creamer

The South African government is “very supportive” and “a great government to work with”, Glencore CEO Gary Nagle highlighted on Wednesday when the London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining and marketing company reported 2025 earnings of... 


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13th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

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Harena raises £2m for development of Madagascar project
Updated 2 hours 40 minutes ago By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Harena Rare Earths has raised gross proceeds of £2-million through a direct subscription for 90.91-million new ordinary shares of 0.5p each in the company by a prominent international... 


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Sumitomo's Madagascar project Ambatovy remains shut due to cyclone damage
18th February 2026 By: Reuters

Japan's Sumitomo Corp said on Wednesday that its Ambatovy nickel and cobalt project in Madagascar remains shut after Tropical Cyclone Gezani struck the island last week, causing damage to... 


IGO makes new board appointment
Updated 2 hours 21 minutes ago By: Mariaan Webb

Battery metals company IGO has appointed resources and infrastructure executive Dean Jenkins as a non-executive director, effective immediately. Jenkins brings global experience across the... 


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Whyalla magnetite expansion under way as governments back steelworks revival
Updated 3 hours ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

Early works have begun on Stage 1 of the Magnetite Expansion Project (MEP1) in South Australia’s Middleback Ranges, as the federal and South Australian governments move to secure long-term... 


Razorback becomes Australia's first iron-ore development with 'major project' status
Razorback becomes Australia's first iron-ore development with 'major project' status
Updated 5 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Mining company Magnetite Mines has secured Major Project Status (MPS) from the Australian government for its flagship Razorback iron-ore project in South Australia. The designation, awarded by... 


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Search and rescue efforts under way following mud rush at Northern Cape mine
Search and rescue efforts under way following mud rush at Northern Cape mine
Updated 6 hours ago By: Sabrina Jardim

Efforts are under way to search for, and rescue, five mineworkers believed to be trapped underground following a February 17 mud rush at the Ekapa diamond mine, near Kimberley, in the Northern... 


Hecla is selling the Casa Berardi mine
Silver miner Hecla achieves multiple records in 2025
Updated 6 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

US-based silver producer Hecla Mining has delivered a record-breaking financial and operational performance in 2025, generating $563-million in operating cash flow and $310-million in free cash... 


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Iamgold FY profit rises sharply
Updated 7 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Iamgold has posted a sharp profit rise in 2025 on the back of strong gold prices and robust output from its operating mines. The miner reported adjusted net earnings of $709-million... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.
Glencore hails 2025 as year of significant progress
18th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In Wednesday's preliminary results report, Glencore CEO Gary Nagle hails 2025 as a year of significant progress, marked by a strong operational performance, continued portfolio optimisation and... 


Alcoa forced to pay A$55m after illegally clearing Australian native forest
Alcoa forced to pay A$55m after illegally clearing Australian native forest
18th February 2026 By: Reuters

US aluminium company Alcoa will pay A$55-million to remediate native forest it illegally cleared in Western Australia in order to mine bauxite, Australia’s environment ministry said on Wednesday.... 


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18th February 2026

This week: Looks like South African mining’s going to have great year, says Menar at Mining Indaba; De Beers’ operational strength, partnerships and market recovery targeted by new COO and, Vedanta... 


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Santos to cut 10% jobs as growth projects near end, annual profit misses estimates
18th February 2026 By: Reuters

Australian oil and gas producer Santos reported a steeper-than-expected drop in annual profit on Wednesday, hurt by weak commodity prices, and said it would reduce its headcount by about 10% as... 


Ontario places Kinross gold project on accelerated development path
Ontario places Kinross gold project on accelerated development path
18th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

The government of Ontario has earmarked Kinross Gold’s Great Bear project for accelerated development under its new ‘One Project, One Process’ (1P1P) permitting framework. Gold Bear is the first... 


Arizona Sonoran parts ways with Rio Tinto's Nuton at Cactus project
Arizona Sonoran parts ways with Rio Tinto's Nuton at Cactus project
18th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Dual-listed Arizona Sonoran Copper Company has mutually agreed with Nuton, a venture of Rio Tinto, to terminate the option to joint venture (OTJV) on the Cactus project, with immediate effect. The... 


Wheaton Precious Metals CEO Randy Smallwood
Wheaton beats 2025 guidance, targets 1.2Moz GEOs by 203
17th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals streaming major Wheaton Precious Metals has exceeded its 2025 production guidance and outlined a growth trajectory that would see output rise by about 50% to 1.2-million gold... 


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Magazine round up | 13 February 2026
Magazine round up | 13 February 2026

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  

HOPEFUL NOTE: The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s slump. Although still below the neutral 50-point mark, the size of the improvement is notable, with Absa saying the January results suggest that 2026 has started on a more hopeful note. Signs of improving activity, easing input costs, and stronger domestic demand are providing early momentum. Photograph: Creamer Media
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The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s slump. Although still below the neutral 50-point... 

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We must keep pushing our economy forward with everything we’ve got

The economy has posted four consecutive quarters of growth. There has been a steady reduction in unemployment. Poverty and inequality are down. Economic confidence is up, The performance of the... 

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Big decisions loom

South Africa is weighing a range of policy measures as various manufacturing sectors – from ferroalloys and steel, to automotives – face existential threats. The causes of their eroded... 

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Eugene Els, MD of Afromix
Eugene Els

This week we profile Eugene Els, MD of Afromix, a designer and manufacturer of agitators and peristaltic pumps, as well as AFX Holdings Group 

There is no question that tariffs are very much back in vogue, courtesy of US President Donald Trump. South Africa, too, is looking to tariffs to shore up industries that are under extreme pressure. However, tariffs are a blunt instrument and the implementation of higher tariffs is not cost-free, especially for hard-pressed consumers.
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There is no question that tariffs are very much back in vogue, courtesy of US President Donald Trump. South Africa, too, is looking to tariffs to shore up industries that are under extreme... 

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